The Teaching and Learning Commons is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2026 Spring Faculty Awards. From Jan. 20 through Feb. 27 at 5 p.m., we are accepting applications for the following three awards:

• The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award recognizes individuals who have achieved excellence in the scholarship of teaching and learning as demonstrated through research that focuses on evidence-based teaching practices that promote UNLV students' learning. The recipient will receive a $2,000 award and a personal plaque.
• The Outstanding Teaching by Part-Time Faculty Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to student learning. The award is presented to as many as five part-time instructors each year and carries with it a one-time payment of $1,000 and a personal plaque.
• The Alex G and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award is given annually to an outstanding UNLV instructor. To be eligible, faculty members must have won a college or school teaching award from within the past three years, so this award is given to one of the best of the best. Eligible applicants will be contacted directly and awardees will receive $2,000 and a personal plaque. 

The 2026 Spring Faculty Awards winners will be recognized in person at the UNLV Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony to be held in April. More information to come. 

Application materials are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. For eligibility and application instructions please visit each award's respective web page.

For any questions, please email TL.Commons@unlv.edu.